What is study leave? The UUA says it this way, “In recognition that Ministers need extended time away from the stresses and demands of daily congregational life to deepen and expand their calling and practice of ministry, the Ministers will have four weeks of study leave per year. This may include but is not limited to, spiritual retreat, spiritual practices, continuing education, attending conferences and trainings, work-related reading and planning, study groups, writing, pilgrimage, or teaching/preaching at locations away from the Ministers’ primary congregation.’

The ministers have been hard at work since they arrived with us and they have not been using all of the time for vacation and study leave their Letter of Agreement offers. This week is week four of the study leave from fiscal year 2017-18. The next couple of weeks will be study leave from fiscal year 2018-19.

Should a Congregational emergency arise, please contact Church Administrator, Susan Marino admin@uuschenectady.org or Board President, Sara Meixner president@uuschenectady.org If someone needs a meal or ride type of support, contact Kristin Cleveland clc@uuschenectady.org.